Freestanding Electric Range Control Guide

FEATURE GUIDE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance. This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.maytag.com/owners for more detailed instructions. In Canada, reference the Customer Service section at www.maytag.ca/owners.

AWARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Control Panel Overview

The control panel features various keypads for operating the range. These include:

KEYPAD	FEATURE	INSTRUCTIONS
START	Cooking start	The START keypad begins any oven function. If START is not pressed within 2 minutes after pressing a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.
CANCEL	Range function	The CANCEL keypad stops any function for the oven except the Clock and Timer.
CONFIRM/MENU	Confirm or additional menu	The CONFIRM/MENU confirms the option selection and also provides an additional menu within a specific function.
Back	Back to previous screen	The Back keypad helps navigate back to the previous menu screen.
Settings	Settings	Settings enable you to personalize the audible tones and oven operation to suit your needs. See the "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
Timer Set - Cancel	Oven timer	The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 24 hours. 1. Press Timer Set - Cancel. 2. Press the number keypads to set the length of time in hr-hr-min-min. Leading zeroes do not have to be entered. For example, for 2 minutes, enter "2." 3. Press Timer Set - Cancel to begin the countdown. If enabled, one tone will sound at the end of countdown. 4. Timer Set - Cancel again to cancel the Timer and return to the time of day. Do not press the Cancel keypad because the oven will turn off. 5. If the Timer is running but not in the display, press Timer Set - Cancel to display the countdown for 5 seconds.

Cooking Modes

KEYPAD	FEATURE	INSTRUCTIONS
Bake	Baking and roasting	1. Press Bake. 2. Press the number or arrow keys [arrow] to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range. 3. Press START. 4. To change the temperature or cook time, press CONFIRM/MENU. Use arrow keys [arrow] and CONFIRM/MENU to select and adjust temperature or cook time. 5. Press CANCEL when finished.
Broil	Broiling	1. Press Broil. 2. Select the broiling temperature (Low, Medium, High) by using arrow keys [arrow]. 3. Press START. 4. To change the temperature or cook time, press CONFIRM/MENU. Use arrow keys [arrow] and CONFIRM/MENU to select and adjust temperature or cook time. 5. Press CANCEL when finished.
Grill Mode	Grilling using range oven	1. Press Grill Mode. 2. Follow the instructions on the display and then press CONFIRM/MENU. 3. Press arrow keys [arrow] or number keypad to enter the desired temperature. 4. Press START. The preheat cycle will begin. 5. Add the food on the griddle once prompted. The griddle should be positioned at the center of the rack. Refer to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section for rack positioning. 6. The countdown will begin if cooktime is entered, otherwise the screen will show for how long the indoor grill cycle is running. 7. Flip the food as per your preference. Press CANCEL when finished.
Other Modes	Browse other cooking modes	Use Other Modes to browse more cooking modes.
Air Fry	Air frying	1. Place food directly into the oven cavity. 2. Press Air Fry. 3. Enter desired temperature using the number keypad. A tone will sound if the temperature entered is too low or too high. 4. Press the START keypad. There is no preheat or preheat tone. 5. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press the START. 6. Press CANCEL when finished. NOTE: The fan and elements will shut off when the oven door is opened until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.
Air Baking	Air baking	1. Press Air Baking. 2. Press the number or arrow keys [arrow] to set the desired temperature. Press the START keypad. Preheating will begin. 3. Insert food when prompted. 4. To change the temperature or cook time, press CONFIRM/MENU. Use arrow keys [arrow] and CONFIRM/MENU to select and adjust temperature or cook time. 5. Press CANCEL when finished.
Air Roast	Air roasting	1. Press Air Roast. 2. Use arrow keys [arrow] and number keypad to select desired temperature. 3. Press the START keypad. 4. To change the temperature or cook time, press CONFIRM/MENU. Use arrow keys [arrow] and CONFIRM/MENU to select and adjust temperature or cook time. 5. Press CANCEL when finished.
Air Reheat	Reheating	1. Press Air Reheat. 2. Follow the information displayed on the screen to place the food inside oven cavity. 3. Press the CONFIRM/MENU and set the cook time using arrow keys [arrow] or number keypad. 4. Press START. 5. Press CANCEL when finished.
Light	Oven cavity light	The oven light is controlled by a keypad on the oven control panel. While the oven door is closed, press the Light keypad to turn the light on and off. When the oven door is opened, the oven light will automatically come on.
Clean Self/Steam	Clean cycle	See the "Self Clean cycle" or "Steam Clean" section in the Owner's Manual.
Warming Center	Cooktop warming Center	Press Warming Center and then press CONFIRM/MENU. The warming element will turn on. Press Warming Center again to turn off the warming element.
Lock (Hold To Unlock)	Oven/Cooktop control lockout	To access Oven Control Lockout: 1. Check that the oven is off. 2. Press Lock keypad. 3. A tone will sound and the lock menu will get displayed. Using arrow keys [arrow], select "Cooktop and Control Panel" lock or "Cooktop" lock or "Control Panel" lock option and press CONFIRM/MENU to lock. 4. Press Lock for 3 seconds to unlock. No keypads will function with the controls locked.

Cooktop Use and Care

When the range is in use, all range surfaces may become hot, such as the knobs and oven door.

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

WARNING:

To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the area.

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so could result in death or fire.

Ceramic Glass

The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is on. This is normal operation. It may cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level.

It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color.

Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.
For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks.
To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop.
Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be completely removed.

Cookware Guidelines

Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.

Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used.

Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated.

To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

WipeClean™ Cooktop Coating Cleaning Routine (on some models)

IMPORTANT: Clean the cooktop according to these instructions after each use to avoid soil build ups and to prolong the life of your WipeClean™ Cooktop.

Everyday Cleaning:

Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding.
Spray the cooktop with water and soak for a minimum of 5 minutes, paying attention to cover the entire soiled area. For heavy stains, soak for 20-25 minutes.
Using a paper or kitchen towel remove the initial layer of soil from the surface.
Use a moist non-abrasive soft sponge and scrub the residual soil from the surface.
With a paper or kitchen towel wipe off and dry the surface.
Repeat steps 2 through 5 as necessary for stubborn soils.

Extremely Tough Soils:

For extremely heavy soils, increase the amount of time soaking in water up to 45 minutes.
If an extremely tough soil persists, apply a few dime-sized drops of a non abrasive cooktop cleaner such as the affresh® Cooktop Cleaner to the affected areas to remove the remaining soil from the surface. Gently apply the cleaner with a paper towel.

Wipe away the cleaner with a warm damp cloth after using any detergent.

Use of a scraper is not recommended as it might cause potential cooktop scratches.

IMPORTANT: Do not apply excessive pressure while using detergents and do not use coarse or abrasive sponges with them. Detergents containing aggressive particles may damage your cooktop.

Tips and Tricks:

Detergents may contain abrasive particles or harsh chemicals: pay attention to detergent's type when cleaning and do not let them sit on the surface for more than 10 minutes. Avoid these items when it comes to cleaning your glass top stove: Steel wool and other scrubby, abrasive or course sponges; Abrasive powder cleansers or abrasive detergents; Chlorine bleach; Rust remover; Ammonia; Glass window cleaners.
Light discoloration on the surface may happen if not cleaning frequently and cooking for a long time or cooking over a soiled surface: they usually do not compromise cleanability and surface properties.
Soaking with water will give the best results on cleaning: longer soaking times will increase cleanability efficiency and result, preserving cooktop surface over time.
Do not slide pots on the surface or use it as a cutting board. Small scratches on the surface may appear over normal use, as in standard glass, without compromising its performance.
Avoid soiling build up on the surface as it can damage your product surface. Clean the cooktop surface after every spill, this will help preserve the cooktop surface over time.

Indicator Lights

Cooktop On Indicator Light: The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel. When any control knob/cooktop element on the console panel is turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.

Hot Surface Indicator Light: On ceramic glass models, the hot surface indicator light is located on the console panel. The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area is turned off.

Specialized Cooking Elements

Dual Zone Cooking Element

The Dual Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware.

Warming Center

Use the cooktop Warming Center to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality. Do not use it to heat cold foods. The Warming Center can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used. The Warming Center area will not glow red when cycling on. However, the Cooktop On indicator light will be displayed when the Warm Zone is in use.

Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.
Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.
Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.

To Use: 1. To turn on, press Warming Center and then the START keypad. 2. To turn off, press Warming Center.

Bridge Element (on some models)

The bridge element allows flexibility in the cooking area. Use the bridge area to create an oblong heated area to cook with large or oblong cookware.

Cookware Guide

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base, they can leave permanent marks on the surfaces.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.

Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.

COOKWARE	CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum	Heats quickly and evenly. Suitable for all types of cooking. Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks. May leave aluminum residues, which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking.
Cast iron	Heats slowly and evenly. Good for browning and frying. Maintains heat for slow cooking. Rough edges or burrs may scratch the cooktop.
Ceramic or Ceramic glass	Follow manufacturer's instructions. Heats slowly, but unevenly. Ideal results on low to medium heat settings. May scratch the cooktop.
Copper	Heats very quickly and evenly. May leave copper residues, which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking. Can leave a permanent stain or bond to the cooktop if overheated.
Earthenware	Follow manufacturer's instructions. Use on low heat settings. May scratch the cooktop.
Porcelain enamel-on-steel or cast iron	See stainless steel or cast iron. Porcelain enamel bakeware without the metal base may bond to the cooktop if overheated.
Stainless steel	Heats quickly, but unevenly. A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating.

Oven Use and Features

Home Canning

Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.
Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at the same time.
On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.

For more information, contact your local agricultural extension office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

Oven Use

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room.

Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display

The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed.

Settings

Many features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your personal needs. These changes are made using the Settings key or during the initial product setup. Press CANCEL to exit Settings.

Oven Temperature Calibration

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door may cause element cycling to give incorrect readings.

The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

To Adjust Oven Temperature:

Press the Settings keypad, and then arrow keys [arrow] until "Preferences" appears on the screen, then press the CONFIRM/MENU keypad.
Use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Temperature Calibration", then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Use the arrow keys [arrow] and CONFIRM/MENU keypad to adjust the temperature setting as required.

Fahrenheit and Celsius

Press the Settings keypad, and then arrow keys [arrow] until "Preferences" appears on the screen, then press the CONFIRM/MENU keypad.
Use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Language & Regional", then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Again, use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Temperature Unit", and press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Once more, use the arrow keys [arrow] to required setting (Fahrenheit or Celsius), and then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.

Audible Tones Disable

Turns off all tones, including the end of cycle tone and key press tones. Reminder tones are still active when all tones are disabled.

Press the Settings keypad, and then arrow keys [arrow] until "Preferences" appears on the screen, then press the CONFIRM/MENU keypad.
Use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Sound Volume", then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Again, use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "All Sounds", and press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Once more, use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Off", then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.

Timers and Alerts Tone

Activates or turns off the tones that sound at the end of a cycle.

Press the Settings keypad, and then arrow keys [arrow] until "Preferences" appears on the screen, then press the CONFIRM/MENU keypad.
Use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Sound Volume", then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Again, use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Timers & Alerts", and press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Once more, use the arrow keys [arrow] to required setting (High, Med, etc), and then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.

Key Press Tones

Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.

Press the Settings keypad, and then arrow keys [arrow] until "Preferences” appears on the screen, then press the CONFIRM/MENU keypad.
Use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Sound Volume", then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Again, use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Buttons & Effects", and press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Once more, use the arrow keys [arrow] to required setting (High, Med, etc), and then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.

Demo Mode

IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.

Press the Settings keypad, and then arrow keys [arrow] until "Info" appears on the screen, then press the CONFIRM/MENU keypad.
Use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Demo mode", and press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Once more, use the arrow keys [arrow] to required setting (On or Off), and then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.

12/24 Hour Clock

Press the Settings keypad, and then arrow keys [arrow] until "Preferences" appears on the screen, then press the CONFIRM/MENU keypad.
Use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Language & Regional", then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Again, use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Time Format", and press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Once more, use the arrow keys [arrow] to required setting (12 or 24 hr), and then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.

Languages - Scrolling Display Text

Language options are English, Spanish and French.

Press the Settings keypad, and then arrow keys [arrow] until "Preferences" appears on the screen, then press the CONFIRM/MENU keypad.
Use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Language & Regional", then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Again, use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Language", and press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Once more, use the arrow keys [arrow] to required setting (English, French, or Spanish), and then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain ON in a bake setting until turned off. When the Sabbath mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate. All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will sound and the displays will not indicate temperature changes. When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.

To Enable/Disable Sabbath Mode

Press the Settings keypad, and then arrow keys [arrow] until "Preferences" appears on the screen, then press the CONFIRM/MENU keypad.
Use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Sabbath Mode", then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Press CONFIRM/MENU once "Set Sabbath" option appears on display. The Sabbath mode will remain active for 72 hours or until manually turned off.
Long press Cancel button to deactivate Sabbath mode.

Sabbath Bake

Press the Settings keypad, and then arrow keys [arrow] until "Preferences" appears on the screen, then press the CONFIRM/MENU keypad.
Use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Sabbath Mode", then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Use the arrow keys [arrow] to navigate to "Sabbath Bake", then press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Read and follow the instructions displayed during Sabbath Bake and press the CONFIRM/MENU button.
Set the Sabbath Bake temperature using arrow keys [arrow] or number keypad. And then press START button to start the baking.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift it out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide for positioning racks.

Diagram Description: A visual showing rack positions 1 through 5 within the oven cavity. Position 1 is the bottom, and 5 is the top.

Rack Position	Type of Food
5	Broiling/searing meats, hamburgers, steaks, or toast.
4	Broiling thicker cuts of meat, poultry, fish, frozen prepackaged foods, most baked goods, grill mode, casseroles and Air fry basket.
3	Frozen prepackaged foods, most baked goods, and casseroles.
1 or 2	Large roasts or poultry

Multiple Rack Cooking: For 2-rack cooking, use rack positions 2 and 4.

Bakeware

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another.

Air Baking and Roasting

The Precise Bake system electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals. The fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during preheating to provide the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.

Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.

Preheating

When START is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once 100°F (38°C) is reached, the display temperature will increase as the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected temperature will appear on the display. The time necessary to preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) is approximately 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the model.

Power Preheat

Power Preheat can be used to shorten the preheating time. Only one standard flat rack should be in the oven during Power Preheat. Extra racks should be removed prior to starting Power Preheat. Press Power Preheat and follow the oven control prompts, or, if preheating has already started, simply press Power Preheat. The preheating cycle should be completed before placing food in the oven and should be used only for one-rack baking. When the Power Preheat cycle is complete, the oven starts a normal Bake cycle.

Grill Mode

IMPORTANT: Close the door to ensure proper grilling temperature.

When using grill mode, preheat the oven accordingly. The cast iron griddle must be preheated together with the oven. Position the griddle centered on rack level 4, fitting the griddle's groove into the rack's tines to avoid its displacement during cooking. Position food on griddle once the preheat is over.

NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

Adjusting the setting level during grill mode allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the indoor grill setting is, the slower the cooking. Flip food during grilling for best results. Unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish, and poultry, and/or different pieces thickness may give uneven cooking.

Air Fry Basket

Part of what makes air fryers so efficient at crisping up your food has to do with the perforated basket that is designed for air frying. The air fry basket allows the hot air to circulate thoroughly on the entire surface of the food. When using the Air Fry feature, position the air fry basket on top of a large baking sheet to collect crumbs, oil, and mitigate smoke. Place the basket and sheet in the rack position 4 of the oven. Refer to Positioning Racks and Bakeware in the Control Guide or Product Guide for more details. Avoid using more than one basket to avoid uneven cooking.

Air Frying

While air frying, the heating elements and convect fan cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature while the fan circulates the hot air. Close the oven door to ensure proper temperature.

IMPORTANT: Cooking times, temperatures, and general instructions may vary depending on recipe.

Air frying in a large oven cavity allows for more food to be air fried at one time, longer baking times are to be expected.
When air frying, food should be evenly spaced in an air fry basket in a single layer.
Refer to instructions on packaged food for conventional oven baking regarding air fry time and temperature.
For fresh food recipes with bake times over 30 minutes, a 5-10 minutes preheat is recommended.
For frozen, bone-in, or dense foods with cook times less than 15 minutes, additional time may be required.
It is not recommended to use wet batter when air frying.
For best performance, shake or flip food half-way through bake time. Be sure to close the oven door after removing and inserting the food back to the cavity.
Spray air fry basket with oil to avoid food sticking to basket.

NOTE: Greasy foods may cause smoke during the air fry cycle. Properly using the air fry basket and baking sheet will help to reduce the amount of smoke produced. Maintaining a clean oven and baking sheet will also help reduce the amount of smoke.

Air Cooking

In an oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads.

IMPORTANT: With air cooking, most foods can be cooked at a lower temperature or at a shorter time. This range automatically reduces the set oven temperature by 25°F (15°C) for cooking.

During cooking, the bake, broil and elements cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature, while the fan circulates the hot air.

If the oven door is opened during cooking, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed.

NOTE: The oven door must be closed for broiling.

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